If not too deep, use straight Peroxide drops several times a day, plug with cotton after a few minutes. Stop eating/drinking all milk and by products, including dips, cheese, butter, ice cream, yogurt, and salad dressings, as you may have developed a milk sensitivity and the WHEY in all those products is mucogenic (causes mucous in membranes like the sinus which drains into the throat and sometimes gets infected by trapping bacteria/virus which then can get into the ear). If you are sensitive now, it makes reactions worse, slower to heal. Keep hands and nails extra clean, especially before treating or touching ear, even cotton balls. Wash hair brushes, hair, pillowcases, and get a new toothbrush. All can contribute to any infection in the head.
I suggest taking over the counter Guafinesin (1-2 days as directed on box if not taking RX) expectorant, because it inadvertently also decongests other mucous membrane areas, don't know why. Also, take one strong Tylenol every 4 hours for 1-2 days until pain is gone and you no longer need relief.
Put no q-tips, or other instruments or pencils into the ear EVER to "scratch what itches" as we all do from time to time, sometimes without even thinking, because they are not sterile and can infect ears easily at any time. Also, stop eating popcorn, cheap crackers, cheap buttery products because there is some type of chemical in spray butter, which they also use before making fast food burgers, that gets into our mucous and plugs the ears. It took me years to figure it out.
If you have a fever, forget this and go to the doctor, if not, it is likely what will work for you, even after seeing a doctor. I'm not medically trained, just an experienced elder who prefers natural healing where possible, not eliminating all meds, but reducing the heavy dependency on them!
The MD told me years ago, while treating son for swimmer's ear, that if you put the corner of the towel in the ear after swimming,showering that will draw out any water. She also said that girls don't get as many swimmer's ears because of the use of blow dryers - so she told the boys to carefully use the hand dryer in the locker room after swimming. No more problems and that was about 7 years ago! Good luck -and I agree with "get to an MD". You don't want to mess up your hearing or deal with pain any longer than necessary!
I used to have a lot of trouble with ear aches which was due to what they call swimmer's ear and which didn't start until I was in my 30's. I seldom swim, but have lived in a humid climate since my 30's. A family doctor recommended homemade ear drops of half alcohol and half vinegar to help keep my ears dry. I also use ear wax removal every month or two to keep my ears clear of the excessive wax that I have always had to contend with!
I have done this for years and it works. Get some Vicks put a tiny dab on a small cotton ball remember just a little warm it up not hot put inside the ear then rub some around the outside of the ear. I have done this on my kids and grand kids. That little bottle of Vicks is a miracle worker. I use it for all things. I keep it my medicine cabinet with a can of snuff, that's good for insect bites.
I use a homeopathic ear drop that is made for children. It's called Similasan Children's Earache Relief. You can buy it at any drug store, and sometimes in Wal-mart.
Forget about home remedies, and get to a doctor. You could have an infection, requiring antibiotics, which could cause you to lose part or all of your hearing in that ear, unless you treat it.
Where ear infections are concerned, you only have a very SMALL window of treatment opportunity--about two weeks, according to my ENT specialist--before permanent damage can take place.
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I've had this earache for a week and it hurts. I can't hear very much and it hurts when I burp. There was some bleeding but that stopped.
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I've had this earache for a week and it hurts. I can't hear very much and it hurts when I burp. There was some bleeding, but that stopped. It makes my head hurt and I don't know how to make it go away. Any home remedies?
Nellyrnd from AZ
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RE: Home Remedies For Ear Ache
The nurse practitioner in our office used to recommend using a warm egg (soft boiled) wrapped in a wash cloth placed at the opening of the ear. She said since it was curved it kind of conformed to the ear. Me, personally, I would seek medical attention. You might have an infection that requires antibiotics. (10/07/2008)
I too suffer a lot from earaches, most of them to do with allergies. I have found that good old Unkers salve is a real help. Do not put it in the ear canal, but just on the outer inside ear and also on the outside of the ear by the cheek. I put it on at night and in the morning a lot of the ear gunk has been drawn out. Best of luck when all else fails, go see a ENT. Blessings.
Ida (10/07/2008)
By Ida K.
RE: Home Remedies For Ear Ache
If there is blood coming out of your ear, you have most likely ruptured the eardrum and need to seek medical help "NOW". However, I have used an old, old remedy from a "Frannie Farmer's Help Book" circa 1900, for many years with great success. Warm a small amount of sweet oil, (such as Baby oil or even Olive oil will do), then dip a cotton ball into the hot oil. Immediately sprinkle with ground pepper, fold the cotton ball to enclose the pepper and place in the offending ear. Ache stops in a couple of minutes. (10/08/2008)
Bleeding indicates a punctured eardrum. Been there, done that. If for some reason you can`t get to a doctor, I have in the past used Hydrogen Peroxide. I used an eye dropper and filled the ear canal with Hydrogen Peroxide. It will bubble like crazy, but will flush out the ear canal. Get to a doctor is my #1 advice, though. (10/09/2008)
By Sharon
RE: Home Remedies For Ear Ache
Yes, get to a doctor. If this happens again, when you first feel pain you can put Olive oil or Melaleuca oil in your ear and cover with a warm cloth. My pediatrician used to say to do this and then put the child on your chest and hum while you rocked the child. The child was soothed, the ear was doctored with the oil, the pressure and warmth from holding the child close to you and the humming tended to soothe the ear also. It's the vibration that helps.
I know it sounds "kooky", but it always helped my children until I could get them over the ear infection. Some ear aches are temporary pain from allergies, but many need an antibiotic, and your situation sounds like its gotten serious enough to need a doctor. (10/09/2008)
RE: Home Remedies For Ear Ache
Under normal conditions, a rupture of the eardrum will heal itself. Since infection is present (blood), your tympanic membrane (eardrum) will not heal until the infection is treated and gone. The perforation means there is access to the middle ear. A chronic infection here can eat away at the bones of the ear and cause permanent hearing loss. Do not put anything in the ear to cause the infection to get worse. See an ENT (ear, nose, throat specialist) now. You do not want to take chances with your hearing. (10/09/2008)
RE: Home Remedies For Ear Ache
My family of over 150 people rely on this:
1 Tbsp Boric acid
1/8th C Hydrogen Peroxide
1/8th C warm water
Mix well, put few drops in ear covered with a cotton ball. Keep mixture in a sealed container and it will last for a month. Call a doctor, please.
